CE.1 cde - Understanding the U.S. Constitution

What was the main disagreement among delegates during the creation of the U.S. Constitution?

• How much power the federal government should have

• The official language of the United States

• The location of the capital city

• The design of the national flag

Which plan favored larger states by giving them more votes?

• New Jersey Plan

• Virginia Plan

• Connecticut Plan

• Delaware Plan

What was the purpose of the Great Compromise?

• To combine the Virginia and New Jersey Plans

• To establish a national bank

• To create a new national anthem

• To decide the location of the capital

How were enslaved people counted for representation and taxes according to the Three-Fifths Compromise?

• None of them

• Half of them

• All of them

• Three-fifths of their total number

Who were the Federalists?

• Supporters of the Constitution

• Opponents of the Constitution

• Supporters of the British monarchy

• Opponents of the Bill of Rights

What was added to the Constitution to protect individual freedoms?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?

• To outline the branches of government

• To declare independence

• To list the amendments

• To explain the purpose of the government

What does 'Due Process' ensure?

• Fair procedures and laws before taking away life, liberty, or property

• Equal representation in Congress

• Freedom of speech

• The right to bear arms

What does 'Equal Justice Under the Law' mean?

• Laws can be ignored if unfair

• Justice is only for citizens

• All laws are equal

• Everyone must be treated fairly in court

What is the 'Supremacy Clause'?

• The U.S. Constitution is the highest law in the land

• The President is the supreme leader

• State laws are supreme over national laws

• The Supreme Court can make laws